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Signs of debate descend on Washington for same-sex court cases

A demonstrator holds a Bible while marching outside the Supreme Court in Washington, on March 26, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8.
A demonstrator holds a Bible while marching outside the Supreme Court in Washington, on March 26, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8.Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
Same-sex marriage supporters demonstrate in front of the Supreme Court on March 27, in Washington, D.C.
Same-sex marriage supporters demonstrate in front of the Supreme Court on March 27, in Washington, D.C.Jewel Samad / AFP - Getty Images
A demonstrator holds a Bible while marching outside the Supreme Court in Washington, on March 26, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8.
A demonstrator holds a Bible while marching outside the Supreme Court in Washington, on March 26, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8.Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
Pro same-sex marriage activist Ryan Toney, 18, of Washington, D.C. stands in front of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.
Pro same-sex marriage activist Ryan Toney, 18, of Washington, D.C. stands in front of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.Pete Marovich / Zuma Press
Opponents of same-sex marriage participate in the March for Marriage in Washington, D.C. on March 26.
Opponents of same-sex marriage participate in the March for Marriage in Washington, D.C. on March 26.Nicholas Kamm / AFP - Getty Images
Same-sex marriage supporters and same-sex marriage opponents argue their points in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, in Washington, D.C.
Same-sex marriage supporters and same-sex marriage opponents argue their points in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, in Washington, D.C.Saul Loeb / AFP - Getty Images

Demonstrators for and against same-sex marriage rallied outside the U.S. Supreme Court with signs on Tuesday and Wednesday, as the court heard cases on California's Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act.

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